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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 614.86 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 614.86 and 249.09 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 614.86 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/614.86 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 614.86 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 153,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,152.55/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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